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Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
Car drives into Pacific Coliseum doors during Cirque du Soleil show
No one was injured but it was a startling scene for hundreds of people attending a Cirque du Soleil show at the Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night. Vancouver police say that just after 8 p.m., a car was driven into the front doors of the arena, sending glass and debris flying. The fast-moving car crashed into the Coliseum lobby at the start of the intermission for the show but police said that thanks to a concrete pillar in the way, the car didn't make it beyond the doors. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said in a post on X that he was incredibly grateful no one was hurt and thanked the police for quickly arresting a suspect. A 30-year-old man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to the hospital, police said. Story continues below advertisement One witness told Global News the incident sounded like a big explosion. 'I thought it was part of the show and then I looked down and there was a small piece of the car right beside me,' Mike Roberts said. '(I) got out of my seat … and saw the car sitting in the window.'
CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Suspect arrested after car crashes into Cirque du Soleil venue in East Vancouver
A car crashed into the entrance to Pacific Coliseum in East Vancouver during a Cirque du Soleil performance on June 5, 2025. (Credit: Mike Roberts) A suspect was arrested after allegedly crashing a car into a venue in East Vancouver during a Cirque du Soleil performance Thursday evening. Few details have been confirmed, but the Vancouver Police Department said the incident does not appear to be an act of terrorism. 'The driver was apprehended under the Mental Health Act,' the VPD said in a brief social media statement. There have been no reports of injuries. The vehicle slammed into the entrance of Pacific Coliseum around 8 p.m., approximately one hour after a performance of Cirque du Soleil: Crystal had begun. Witness Mike Roberts was at the show and said he heard a loud bang that he initially assumed was part of the act. Roberts told CTV News he quickly got up out of his seat after seeing 'a small piece of the vehicle' had landed near his feet. 'Went behind the curtains and from there saw the car that was sitting inside, or partially inside the Coliseum doors,' he said. Security apprehended the driver – identified as a 30-year-old Vancouver resident – until police arrived on the scene. Roberts said he briefly saw officers hogtie the suspect. The witness told CTV News the incident was particularly alarming coming weeks after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack on April 26, which left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. While many details of the crash remain unknown, 'Your mind is going to go there,' Roberts said. The Cirque du Soleil show ultimately finished following an extended intermission. With files from CTV News Vancouver's Kevin Charach
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Welcome to Wrexham: How an Australian bar was saved by Wrexham's footballing rise
Wrexham's fairy tale success story under their Hollywood owners has seen the football club gain fans across the Atlantic. And that success has also helped a struggling Australian bar change its fortunes after being inspired by the Lane, a bar in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD), adopted a Wrexham AFC theme three years ago, and even serves Wrexham has now become an unofficial home of the club's Aussie supporters ahead of the clubs summer tour to the country this year. "It's down to my friend Mike," said Dieter Steinbusch who owns the recommended the hit television series, Welcome To Wrexham, and the storyline "mirrors what I've tried to do with my bar", he Roberts has lived in Australia for 57 years, after moving from Wrexham when he was 10-years-old as a "Ten Pound Pom", a term used to describe British citizens who migrated to Australia and New Zealand after the Second World War. "Three years ago if I mentioned Wrexham, people would just look at you and they wouldn't have a clue," said Mike. "Now, I'm not joking one in three people not only know of the team, they actually follow the team, and it's just stunning." The bar boasts a mural of Wrexham's Hollywood owners Rob McElheney, Ryan Reynolds and club memorabilia .When Wrexham secured their third successive promotion to the Championship Dieter offered his customers free Wrexham Lager. "My punters like it," said Dieter, "it's like Aussie beer, but, I think it's better and it goes down very well."He said Wrexham fans in Sydney always visit the bar before they return home."When they come to visit, not that I've ever met them in my life, it's just like a family. It's brilliant," he said. Wrexham will play three pre-season fixtures against A-League opposition during a summer tour of Australia and New Parkinson's side will take on Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium on 11 July before facing Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium four days north Wales side will then play Wellington Phoenix at the Sky Stadium on 19 July."We're going to Melbourne and we're going to go to Sydney," said Mike, adding: "but all of my friends, every single one of them, are going as well because they just love this thing." Mike believes there is no other football team in the world that has "done what Wrexham's done"."They've galvanised people somehow, it's amazing!"Dieter said the last time he felt this excited about a sporting event was watching Cathy Freeman win a gold medal for Australia in 2000 Sydney Olympics."I'll say this now is one of the biggest things besides that," he added. Dieter has built a friendship with Wayne Jones, the landlord of The Turf, which sits just outside Wrexham's customers have taken some items, such as a the York Lane t-shirt, from one landlord to another as the bond has grown."It's great to be so far away yet so so close," said previous series of Welcome to Wrexham, Rob and Ryan have popped in to the Turf for a few the fourth season on the horizon, Dieter and Mike are hoping they might make an appearance at York Lane in the near future."It's hard to find because it's down a little unique lane in Sydney," said Mike."It's not the sort of place you'd pass if you didn't know where it was." Dieter said Rob and Ryan would be "very, very welcome" adding that the Wrexham fans will always have a special place in his heart."Just come and find us. There will always be a welcome for you here."
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Space Summit 2025: Bringing Together Researchers who have Sent Research Payloads Aboard the ISS and Researchers in Microgravity (Miami, FLORIDA, United States - May 15-16, 2025)
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 17, 2025-- The 'Space Summit 2025" conference has been added to offering. Space Summit 2025 brings together researchers who have sent research payloads aboard the international space station (ISS) as well as researchers seeking to send their research into microgravity on-board the ISS. Additionally, the impact of the private space stations coming online in low earth orbit (LEO) will be assessed from the standpoint of pricing and access to researchers. The conference is co-chaired by Dr. Mike Roberts, Chief Scientific Officer and Dr. Kristin Kopperud, Science Program Director-Biological Sciences, International Space Station National Laboratory -- the Chairpersons will set the tone of the conference plus provide actionable information to researchers seeking to expand their research into LEO. Speakers and Delegates are composed primarily of researchers involved in various disciplines that are amenable to LEO such as Organs-on-Chips in Space, Tissue-Chips, Organoids, 3D-Printing, Flow Chemistry-Space Chemistry, amongst others. Additionally, platform and infrastructure providers who are critical in providing the correct form factor as well as telemetry on-board station will be present to provide practical guidance to researchers seeking LEO for their research. Registered delegates will have full access to the co-located and concurrent conference track to mix-and-match presentations and maximize networking: Please note: Agenda: Speakers For more information about this conference visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE OTHER SCIENCE RESEARCH SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/17/2025 08:43 AM/DISC: 04/17/2025 08:43 AM
